Experimental analysis of semi-rigid boltless connectors

摘要

Boltless semi-rigid connections are used in the storage rack industry. The connectors consist of end plates welded to each end of a beam and an inter- locking arrangement to engage with perforated columns, hence supporting the beams and restraining the columns. There are a variety of types and designs in use, characteristic of different rack manufactures. In the absence of theory- tical approaches, currently the only way to determine the properties of such joints is by testing.